Austria, First Republic. A Military Merit Medal, C.1935 Auction 98 mm (w) x 63

98 mm (w) x 63

1917 saw him named to the rank of Temporary Major

The 309th Bombardment Group (Heavy) was inactivated in Germany on December 25

red embroidery representing the dragon's tongue

Austria, First Republic. A Military Merit Medal, C.1935 Auction 98 mm (w) x 63(Militrverdienstmedaille). A round silver gilt medal; the obverse depicting a static Seipels cross surrounded by a twig of laurel and oak leaves; the reverse inscribed Fr Verdienste (German For Merit); with a double headed Austrian eagle perched atop the medal; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 29. 98 mm in diameter; 25. 3 weighing 25. 3 grams; in virtually mint condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert